Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he co-founded

Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded, following his resignation as patron in March 2025 and a subsequent public dispute with the charity's chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka. The lawsuit—filed by Sentebale in London's High Court against Harry and former trustee Mark Dyer—alleges a 'coordinated adverse media campaign' that caused operational and reputational harm, triggered cyberbullying, and diverted charity resources. Harry's representatives deny the claims and argue that it is extraordinary for Sentebale to use charitable funds to sue its co-founder rather than direct resources to vulnerable communities in Lesotho and Botswana. The Guardian's reporting is sourced to official court filings, named statements from both parties, and prior Charity Commission findings from August 2025 that criticized all involved for allowing the dispute to play out publicly; corroboration from BBC, NYT, and NBC confirms the lawsuit and underlying governance dispute, though independent sources add context that the charity focuses on youth living with HIV—detail present in some but not all coverage.